Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace, prisoners with senior Vatican official

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes Vatican's Secretary of State Pietro Parolin before their meeting, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 23, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday praised the Vatican's efforts in seeking peace and releasing prisoners of war in talks with a senior official, a contrast from previous tensions between Kyiv and the Holy See.

Zelenskiy thanked Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin for "the signal" his visit to Kyiv had brought.